Port Nicholson Sportfishing Club Inc. General Information (July 2003- August 2004) The Port Nicholson Sportfishing Club is now one of New Zealand's Premier fishing clubs despite having been incorporated as recently as October 1989. The membership has grown steadily over the years and the Club continues to generate interest among anglers. The Port Nicholson Sportfishing Club is a family oriented "social" Fishing club with an emphasis on "non-competitive" activities where members can enjoy their sport. The Club is active in all aspects of fishing - saltwater, freshwater, shore or boat THE CLUB PROGRAM CONSISTS OF:- 1.Monthly Club nights which are aimed at both educational and informative as well as a venue for members to relax, socialise and chat about their sport 2.Outing days. We call them "Family Outing Days" where everyone is welcome. On these days members are encouraged to fish together with their families in one easy to get to location. A barbecue is usually incorporated into these events. These events are usually limited to shore fishing although at some locations boats are more than welcome. Outings are held on a designated Sunday 3.Club Competition weekends which are designed primarily for the "keen" angler. Though these events also give families an opportunity to get away for a weekend and fish together. The Points awarded and the rules have been designed to give any member experienced or not, a fair chance, Competitions run from 2pm Saturday till 3pm Sunday. The ferry terminal (near the reclamation) is the usual weigh in location. A barbecue is sometimes fired up at the weigh in to allow members the opportunity to relax and talk about the competition. 4.A monthly newsletter full of facts, figures and information 5.Regular outings are built into the Club calendar. These often travel to some of the more inaccessible local fishing spots and to some distant locations. We have an annual trip to the Marlborough Sounds 6.Regular boat trips around Wellington Coastline, which are usually chartered OUR OBJECTIVES ARE:- A)To foster and promote the fellowship of Sportfishing in all its aspects and to provide an atmosphere which encourages good fellowship B)To foster, promote, encourage and further the development of the sport of angling in all its branches to all members of the public especially juniors C)To promote the conservation of fish species D)To provide instruction in all aspects of sportfishing to members of the Club E)To provide, hold, manage or encourage Club, Interclub, Nationals, Provincial, or other sportfishing or casting events SUBSCRIPTIONS JULY 2003 - JUNE 2004 (Includes NZACA Membership) Subscriptions are set for each year at the AGM in July Family $56.00 Husband & wife or partner and children under 17 years of age Senior $43.00 Persons aged 17 years and over Junior A $24.00 Persons aged 10 years and under 17 years Junior B $24.00 Persons aged 1 to 9 years Pensioner $28.00 Persons aged over 60 years Unemployed $28.00 Must be applied for and award only at the desecration of the management committee AGES TAKEN AT 1ST JULY OF THE CURRENT MEMBERSHIP YEAR CLUB WATERS For Saltwater Fishing- All coastal waters from the South bank of the Waikanae River on the west coast to the south bank of the Mataikona River on the east coast (near Castle Point), to a maximum of 25 kilometres off shore (including Fisherman's Rock) For Freshwater Fishing- All Wellington Fish and Game Council Regional waters CLUB SEASON The Club season runs from 1st June each year to 31st May the Following Year FISHING RULES The Following Rules Apply to all fish entered for ANY Club Trophy, Award or Competition 1.All fish must be taken from within the Club waters as listed above, to be eligible for entry as a Club trophy, Record, or Event 2. No more that two hooks may be fitting to any set of gear used in claiming any Club Trophy or Record. A keeper hook if used is deemed to be a second hook. Treble hooks are permitted on artificial lures only 3.Only conventional rods, reels, handlines, or similar fishing gear shall be used. 4.All fish entered for Club trophies or Records shall comply with the relevant marine regulations 5.All fish entered for Club trophies or Awards shall be hooked and played in a sportsman-like manner 6.Jagging or intentional foul-hooking shall render any fish so caught ineligible for entry CLUB MEETINGS The Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month, currently in the Scout Hall on the corner of Hansen & Stoke streets in Newtown Wellington (Unless otherwise advised) Meetings Commence at 730pm HOME |
